In our hands

To raise awareness and promote action on national environment issues, World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5 each year and this year’s theme is "Kick The Habit: Towards A Low-Carbon Economy".

It highlights resources and initiatives that promote low-carbon economies and lifestyles, such as improved energy efficiency, alternative energy sources, forest conservation, tree planting, and eco-friendly consumption.

Do You Know?

1. For every kilogram of waste you throw out, you produce 1kg of carbon dioxide. You can cut this figure by 30% if you recycle all paper, glass, metal and plastic.

2. Over 46,000 pieces of plastic litter - including bits of packaging, cigarette lighters, plastic bags and diapers are floating on every square mile (2.6sq km) of the oceans.

3. The energy saved from recycling one glass bottle will power a 100W light bulb for almost an hour, a computer for 20 minutes, a television for 15 minutes and a washing machine for 10 minutes.

4. The global atmosphere has warmed 0.74 Celsius over the past century. Temperatures will climb 0.2 Celsius per decade for the next 20 years. If the hikes exceed 1.5 to 2.5 Celsius, some 20% to 30% of plant and animal species will face the risk of extinction.

5. Freshwater withdrawals from lakes and rivers have doubled since 1960, with three-quarters used for agriculture. Water scarcity in many areas constrains food production, exacerbating hunger and poverty, and reduces other ecosystem services provided by water.


TIPS TO GO GREEN EVERYDAY

1. Shop with your own reusable 'green bag' instead of using plastic bags.

2. Turn off lights, TV and computers when not in use.

3. Unplug your mobile phone as soon as it has been fully charged.

4. Use energy saving light bulbs in every room.

5. Buy reusable batteries. You'll save money and energy use.

6. Pay bills on-line and subscribe to e-Statements to save paper and avoid unnecessary car trips.

7. Remember the three R's - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

The future of all life on earth depends on each and everyone of us.

So ACT NOW and GO GREEN EVERY DAY!

Source: StarSpecial

Election

Today, marks the 12th general election for my country Malaysia. For those citizens who has reach the age of 21 and have registered themselves are eligible to vote today at the polling station that has been arranged for easy voting counts later on.

The polling starts today at 8am till 5pm. Today polling is very important as which ever party that wins will form the Federal Government and the 12 state governments except Sarawak for the next coming 4 years.

Of course, not forgetting myself to exercise my democratic right to vote too. As this is my first time as a voter, i do feel a bit nervous to cast my vote this afternoon. What should i say, the feeling of nervousness suddenly disappear when i finished casting my vote. :)

The process is very simple. First, do remember to bring your identity card/driving licence to the first counter outside the polling station to check your eligibility. Then, you have to registered yourself at the next counter to know which room you should cast your vote. Next, inside the room, you are being given two voting forms, one for Parliament and the other for the state. After ticking which ever party you choose, you are required to leave the room. Easy right? No hassle... So have you exercise your democratic rights yet?

Before i conclude this post of mine, i want to wish my friend, Miss Kumutha Rahman all the best for her election in Johore!

Can't wait for the results of the voting later at night. Shall blog again when i'm free....

Panda Bear

Do you know anything about panda? nope? me neither. since my nickname is panda, i decided to blog bout it.

The giant panda is a National Treasure of China and a symbol of the world's endangered wildlife animal, threatened by continued habitat loss and by a very low birthrate, both in the wild and in captivity. In China they call the panda "Xiongmao", which means Giant Cat Bear * 大熊貓*. It was believed that the panda have magical powers that could ward off natural disasters and evil spirits which can be traced back to 3,000 years ago.

A giant panda has a very distinctive black-and-white coat. Adults panda can measure around 1.5m long and around 75cm tall at the shoulder. Males panda can weigh up to 115kg (253 pounds) while females panda, generally smaller than males, can occasionally weigh up to 100kg (220 pounds). They live in mountainous regions, such as Sichuan, Gansu, Shaanxi, and Tibet.

The giant panda has an unusual paw, with a "thumb" and five fingers; the "thumb" is actually a modified sesamoid bone, which helps the panda to hold the bamboo while eating. The giant panda has a short tail, approximately 15 cm long and it can usually live to be 20-30 years old while living in captivity.

Pandas eat over fifteen different kinds of bamboo shoots and because of an inefficient intestinal system, the panda must be feed at least for 12 to 16 hours a day. They can consume fresh bamboos up to 84 pounds of bamboo each day. *sweat*

A giant panda is a sedentary bear, it will stays in a selected feeding area eating large amounts of bamboo unless it was startled where they will generally move in a slow, determined manner to escape danger. With their short claws, they are capable of climbing trees very easily.

This is Di Di, a male giant panda, born in Wolong, China. Cute isn't it?

Panda is such a majestic creature. It is sad to think that there may not be pandas around to much longer and the sadder of all is that we are the cause for it. :(

Hope those who have heard or read bout it, have a heart, help to save the forest!!